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Today’s presentation with Maurice Jeffries was recorded during his most recent Labor Day Weekend visit to hear how my reference system had evolved since his previous visit last winter. We discuss the myriad of changes and their sonic impact.

I’m proud to announce that the new feature I mentioned was coming back in April is now a reality! Welcome to “Second Space.” I was joined for a visit over the Labor Day holiday by good friend and colleague, Maurice Jeffries, who was able to spend a few days here at the audio analyst. Today,... Read More »

Much as I did for the Børresen Acoustics X3s with Episode 121, today I’m offering a taste of the Børresen Acoustics M3 experience in my room by sharing recordings of some of my favorite demo tracks. I hope you enjoy…

Today, I share my detailed review of the staggeringly overachieving Børresen Acoustics X3 loudspeaker. This speaker not only offers excellent performance, soaring well above its loss-leader asking price, but it also offers exceptional value!

Today, I’m happy to share a tale of a good friend who recently not only got the opportunity to move away from a shared family space for his listening, but was able to design and build his own dedicated listening space from scratch! Check out how he filled this blank space and see this restaurant,... Read More »

Today, we take a quick visit to the home showrooms of Seattle area retailer Audio-Ultra, owned and operated by local entrepreneur Edward DeVito. My apologies for the poor audio quality during the conversation… PLEASE enable the YouTube Subtitles/Closed Captions option.

Today we go on a virtual visit to the Grand Ballroom 2 as set up during the second Pacific Audiofest, a room that was masterfully presented by some of the most experienced and award-winning partners roving the annual Hi-Fi audio show circuit. We will hear from room partners Gordon Waters, a partner in The Audio... Read More »

Today, I’m pleased to introduce you to another remarkable system and share the experience that was offered to listeners in room 1370, sponsored by Innuos, at this past Pacific Audio Fest, which partnered with Audio Research Corporation, Toronto-based Acora, ASC Tube Traps, and Cardas Cables. I hope you enjoy our little tour.

This week, I’ll talk about Gershman Acoustics, of Thornhill, Ontario, Canada. Though a smaller speaker manufacturer by comparison to most others I have covered, this is a company that clearly deserves your attention. Filling the Cascade 1 room on the second floor of the Doubletree by Hilton during the second Pacific Audiofest, today I spotlight... Read More »

Six years ago, I spent some quality time with Benno Baun Meldgaard’s then-flagship creation, the $175,000 a pair GamuT Zodiac. Today, we learn about his new venture, Baun Audio. This should be fun.

Today I want to share with you my visit to the Evergreen 4 room on the second floor at the 2023 Pacific Audio Fest, sponsored by Ideon Audio of Athens, Greece. Other partners in the room included JMF Audio of France and GamuT of Denmark. Beyond getting to catch up with my good friend and... Read More »

Today, we visit the Northwest Ballroom 1 as it was set up for the second Pacific Audio Fest, held in Seattle, June 23rd through the 25th, 2023. The room was sponsored by Next Level HiFi, the greater Chicago area retailer, and an Audio Group Denmark dealer. AGD currently represents four brands: Aavik electronics, Ansuz cables... Read More »

Today’s episode, recorded at the June 2023 Pacific Audio Fest, had its "genesis" six decades ago, with two pioneers, John Ulrick and Arnie Nudell, as they reinvented the loudspeaker by creating Infinity. Today, we learn about the 10th generation, the latest advancement of Arnie’s original Infinity Reference Standard, or the IRS, as we meet Gary... Read More »

Today, I introduce you to the flagship DAC from Łukasz Fikus, founder of Poland’s LampizatOr products, the Horizon. In my experience, this DAC sets a new benchmark. See what I found out about this amazing DAC.

Today I've shared two recordings of the title cut, “Cat People (Putting Out Fire),” by David Bowie and Giorgio Moroder, from the 1982 “Cat People” soundtrack, one digital streaming, one needle drop. See if you can hear the difference over your device as clearly as I hear it in my room.